How much do homeowners pay a month in Forest Township (Genesee County), MI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Forest Township (Genesee County), MI pay a median of $1,434 (±$113) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $582 (±$40).
58.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Forest Township (Genesee County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,231 in 2015–2019 to $1,434 in 2020–2024 (+16.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,434 (±$113)
- Without a mortgage
- $582 (±$40)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 58.8%
Monthly owner costs in Forest Township (Genesee County)
| Forest Township (Genesee County) | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,434 (±$113) | $1,455 (±$21) | $1,569 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $582 (±$40) | $583 (±$9) | $602 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 58.8% (±6.3 points) | 56.6% (±1.0 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,369 (±$203) | $2,487 (±$37) | $2,904 (±$9) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Forest Township (Genesee County), the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Genesee County ($1,455).
It is also lower than in Michigan ($1,569).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Genesee County, Forest Township (Genesee County) ranks 16 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 642 of 1,516.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Forest Township (Genesee County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,231 (±$71) | $1,434 (±$113) | +16.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,980 (±$122) | $2,369 (±$203) | +19.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $138,500 (±$9,462) | $200,900 (±$15,445) | +45.1% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Forest Township (Genesee County)
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Township (Genesee County) | — | $1,434 (±$113) | — |
| Otter Lake | 4.2 mi | $1,214 (±$119) | Lower |
| Thetford Township | 5.2 mi | $1,408 (±$157) | Not measurably different |
| Richfield Township (Genesee County) | 5.5 mi | $1,487 (±$96) | Not measurably different |
| Millington Township | 5.6 mi | $1,154 (±$98) | Lower |
| Columbiaville | 6.4 mi | $1,179 (±$133) | Lower |
| Marathon Township | 6.6 mi | $1,242 (±$93) | Lower |
| Millington | 6.6 mi | $1,086 (±$99) | Lower |
| Genesee Charter Township | 7.7 mi | $1,227 (±$66) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Otter Lake, MI ($1,214), Millington Township, MI ($1,154), Columbiaville, MI ($1,179).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Flushing Charter Township | $1,519 (±$150) |
| 11 | Mundy Township | $1,507 (±$98) |
| 12 (tie) | Fenton | $1,487 (±$157) |
| 12 (tie) | Richfield Township (Genesee County) | $1,487 (±$96) |
| 14 | Grand Blanc | $1,481 (±$156) |
| 15 | Davison | $1,449 (±$108) |
| 16 | Forest Township (Genesee County) | $1,434 (±$113) |
| 17 | Thetford Township | $1,408 (±$157) |
| 18 | Vienna Charter Township | $1,399 (±$56) |
| 19 | Montrose Charter Township | $1,347 (±$72) |
| 20 | Flint Charter Township | $1,344 (±$84) |
| 21 | Clio | $1,311 (±$186) |
| 22 | Swartz Creek | $1,281 (±$104) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Genesee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Forest Township (Genesee County) include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Otisville.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest Township (Genesee County)
What is the average mortgage payment in Forest Township (Genesee County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Forest Township (Genesee County), MI is $1,434 (±$113) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Forest Township (Genesee County)?
Owners without a mortgage in Forest Township (Genesee County) pay a median of $582 (±$40) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Forest Township (Genesee County) gone up?
In Forest Township (Genesee County), the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,231 in 2015–2019 to $1,434 in 2020–2024 (+16.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Forest township, Genesee County, Michigan (county subdivision:29420, in state:26 county:049).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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